Visakhapatnam railway station

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Visakhapatnam Junction
Regional rail, Light rail & Goods railway station
Visakhapatnam Junction Railway station.png
1)Visakhapatnam railway station in 2021 (day)
2)Visakhapatnam railway station in 2011
3) Visakhapatnam railway station in 2021 (night)
LocationGnanapuram, Railway New Colony, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh-530004
India
Coordinates17°43′20″N 83°17′23″E / 17.7221°N 83.2897°E / 17.7221; 83.2897Coordinates: 17°43′20″N 83°17′23″E / 17.7221°N 83.2897°E / 17.7221; 83.2897
Elevation5.970 metres (19.59 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated byEast Coast Railways
Line(s)Khurda Road–Visakhapatnam section,
Visakhapatnam–Vijayawada section,
Visakhapatnam–Kirandul line
Platforms8
Tracks10
Construction
Structure typeStandard on-ground
ParkingAvailable
Disabled accessDisabled access Available
Other information
Station codeVSKP
Zone(s) East Coast Railway zone
Division(s) Waltair
ElectrifiedYes
Location
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Visakhapatnam Junction railway station (station code: VSKP)[1] is a major railway station located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is on the Howrah–Chennai main line and administered under the South Coast Railway zone by Indian Railways.[2]

Originally named the Waltair railway station, it was founded in 1896. In 1987, it was renamed Visakhapatnam.

History[edit]

From 1893–1896, 1,287 km (800 mi) of track, covering the coast from Cuttack to Vijayawada, were built by Bengal Nagpur Railway (later South Eastern Railway). The station was founded as Waltair railway station in 1896,[3][4] and Bengal Nagpur Railway's line to Cuttack was opened on 1 January 1899.[3] In 1902, the company took over the 514 km (319 mi)-long northern portion of the East Coast line to Cuttack, including the branch line to Puri.[4][5] The southern part was subsequently merged with Madras and Southern Mahratta Railway.

In 1987, Mayor of Visakhapatnamas D. V. Subbarao renamed the station "Visakhapatnam" because it was the largest in the East Coast Railway and an A1-category[clarification needed] station.[citation needed]

Routes[edit]

The station is a terminus; trains must either end their journeys there or reverse out of the station.

Visakhapatnam has been a busy station since it was part of the East Coast Railway zone to today. Platforms are not always available for incoming trains, and the average train's halt period is at least 20 minutes.[6]

If a train is late, trains after it are stopped at Duvvada or Vizianagaram.[7] The Route Relay Interlocking (RRI) system is an arrangement of signal apparatus, preventing conflicting movements through an arrangement of tracks such as junctions or crossings. It is a cause for trains being delayed after they pass through Duvvada.

Over 5,000 people per day travel between Visakhapatnam and Secunderabad,[clarification needed] which are connected by over 18 trains. Another route, the Godavari Express of the South Central Railway, passes into Visakhapatnam.

Originating express trains[edit]

Train No. Train Name Destination Departure Running Route
20807 Hiracud SF Express Amritsar Jn. 00:25 Tue, Fri, Sat Vizianagaram Jn., Bhubaneswar, Sambalpur, Bilaspur Jn., Virangana Lakshmibai, Agra Cantt., New Delhi, Ludhiana Jn.
18573 Bhagat Ki Kothi Express Bhagat Ki Kothi 05:25 Thu Vizianagaram Jn., Rayagada, Titlagarh, Raipur Jn., Guna, Kota Jn., Sawai Madhopur, Jaipur, Jodhpur Jn.
22701 Vijayawada UDAY Express Vijayawada Jn. 05:25 Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat Anakapalle, Tuni, Samalkot Jn., Rajamundry, Tadepalligudem, Eluru
12805 Jamnabhoomi SF Express Lingampalli 06:20 All Days Anakapalle, Tuni, Samalkot Jn., Rajamundry, Tadepalligudem, Eluru, Vijayawada Jn., Tenali Jn., Guntur Jn., Nalgonda, Secunderabad Jn.
18551 Kirandul Express Kirandul 06:45 All Days Kottavalasa, Arakku, Koraput, Jagdalpur
17240 Simhadri Express Guntur Jn. 07:10 All Days Anakapalle, Tuni, Samalkot Jn., Rajamundry, Nidadavolu Jn., Tadepalligudem, Eluru, Vijayawada Jn., Mangalgiri
18567 Visakhapatnam - Kollam Express Kollam Jn 07:25 Thu Samalkot Jn., Rajamundry, Eluru, Vijayawada Jn., Tenali Jn., Ongole, Nellore, Gudur Jn., Renigunta Jn., Katpadi Jn., Jolarpettai, Salem Jn., Erode Jn., Coimbatore Jn., Palakkad, Ernakulam Town, Kayamkulam
12803 Swarna Jayanti SF Express Hazrat Nizamuddin 08:20 Mon, Fri Samalkot Jn., Rajamundry, Tadepalligudem, Eluru, Vijayawada Jn., Warangal, Balharshah, Nagpur, Itarsi Jn., Bhopal Jn., Virangana Lakshmibai, Gwalior Jn., Agra Cantt., Mathura Jn.
22847 Visakhapatnam - LTT SF Express Lokmanya Tilak Terminus 08:20 Sun Vizianagaram Jn., Rayagada, Titlagarh, Raipur Jn., Durg, Nagpur, Akola Jn., Manmad Jn., Nasik Road, Kalyan Jn.
18503 Visakhapatnam - Sai Nagar Shirdi Express Sai Nagar Shirdi 08:20 Thu Anakapalle, Samalkot Jn., Rajamundry, Eluru, Vijayawada Jn., Kazipet Jn., Secunderabad Jn., Nizamabad, H.S. Nanded, Parbhani Jn., Aurangabad, Nagarsol, Manmad Jn.
12807 Vizag Steel Samta Express Hazrat Nizamuddin 09:20 Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun Vizianagaram Jn., Rayagada, Titlagarh, Raipur Jn., Durg, Nagpur, Itarsi Jn., Bhopal Jn., Virangana Lakshmibai, Gwalior Jn., Agra Cantt., Mathura Jn., Faridabad
12717 Ratnachal SF Express Vijayawada Jn. 12:55 All Days Anakapalle, Tuni, Samalkot Jn., Rajamundry, Nidadavolu Jn., Tadepalligudem, Eluru
17488 Tirumala Express Cuddapah (Kadapa) 14:00 All Days Anakapalle, Tuni, Samalkot Jn., Rajamundry, Nidadavolu Jn., Tadepalligudem, Eluru, Vijayawada Jn., Tenali Jn., Ongole, Nellore, Gudur Jn., Sri Kalahasti, Tirupati, Renigunta Jn., Razampeta
22854 Shalimar Weekly SF Express Kolkata Shalimar 15:25 Wed Vizianagaram Jn., Brahmapur, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Balasore, Kharagpur Jn., Santragachi Jn.
22874 Digha Weekly SF Express Digha 15:30 Thu Vizianagaram Jn., Brahmapur, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Balasore, Kharagpur Jn., Tamluk
22820 Bhubaneswar Intercity SF Express Bhubaneswar 16:20 All Days Vizianagaram Jn., Brahmapur
12727 Godavari SF Express Hyderabad Deccan 17:20 All Days Anakapalle, Samalkot Jn., Rajamundry, Tadepalligudem, Eluru, Vijayawada Jn., Kazipet Jn., Secunderabad Jn.
20803 Visakhapatnam - Gandhidham SF Express Gandhidham 17:35 Thu Samalkot Jn., Rajamundry, Eluru, Vijayawada Jn., Warangal, Ramagundam, Blharshah, Wardha Jn., Akola Jn., Bhusaval Jn., Surat, Vadodara Jn., Ahmedabad Jn., Samakhiali
18532 Visakhapatnam - Palasa Express Palasa 17:45 All Days Vizianagaram Jn., Srikakulam Road, Naupada Jn.
18528 Visakhapatnam - Rayagada Express Rayagada 18:00 All Days Vizianagaram Jn., Bobbili, Parvatipuram, Jimidipeta
07083 Visakhapatnam - Nanded Special Hazur Sahib Nanded 18:20 Sun Anakapalle, Samalkot Jn., Rajamundry, Tadepalligudem, Eluru, Rayanapadu, Kazipet Jn., Secunderabad Jn., Nizamabad, Mudkhed
12861 Visakhapatnam - Kacheguda SF Express Kacheguda 18:40 All Days Anakapalle, Samalkot Jn., Rajamundry, Tadepalligudem, Eluru, Rayanapadu, Kazipet Jn., Malkajgiri
08579 Visakhapatnam - Secunderabad SF Puja Special Secunderabad Jn. 19:00 Wed Anakapalle, Samalkot Jn., Rajamundry, Tadepalligudem, Vijayawada Jn., Guntur Jn., Miryalaguda
08583 Visakhapatnam - Tirupati Special Tirupati 19:00 Mon Anakapalle, Samalkot Jn., Rajamundry, Tadepalligudem, Eluru, Vijayawada Jn., Tenali Jn., Ongole, Nellore, Gudur Jn., Sri Kalahasti, Renigunta Jn.
08585 Visakhapatnam - Secunderabad SF Puja Special Secunderabad Jn. 19:00 Tue Anakapalle, Samalkot Jn., Rajamundry, Tadepalligudem, Eluru, Vijayawada Jn., Guntur Jn., Nalgonda
12783 Visakhapatnam - Secunderabad AC SF Express Secunderabad Jn. 19:00 Sun Anakapalle, Samalkot Jn., Rajamundry, Tadepalligudem, Eluru, Vijayawada Jn., Guntur Jn.
22801 Visakhapatnam - Chennai SF Express MGR Chennai Central 19:00 Mon Anakapalle, Samalkot Jn., Rajamundry, Tadepalligudem, Eluru, Vijayawada Jn., Tenali Jn., Ongole, Nellore, Gudur Jn., Sullurupeta
20816 Tatanagar Weekly SF Express Tatanagar 19:25 Sun Vizianagaram Jn., Brahmapur, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Kendujhar
22203 Secunderabad Duronto Express Secunderabad Jn. 19:50 Tue, Thu, Sun Vijayawada Jn., Guntur Jn.
20811 Visakhapatnam - Nanded SF Express Hazur Sahib Nanded 20:00 Tue, Wed, Sat Rajamndry, Tadepalligudem, Eluru, Rayanapadu, Kazipet Jn., Secunderabad Jn., Nizamabad, Mudkhed
12739 Visakhapatnam - Secunderabad Garibrath Express Secunderabad Jn. 20:40 All Days Samalkot Jn., Rajamundry, Eluru, Vijayawada Jn., Warangal
18518 Korba Express Korba 21:05 All Days Vizianagaram Jn., Rayagada, Titlagarh, Raipur Jn., Bilaspur Jn.
18514 Kirandul Express Kirandul 21:20 All Days Kottavalasa, Arakku, Koraput, Jagdalpur
20805 Andhra Pradesh (AP) SF Express New Delhi 22:00 All Days Samalkot Jn., Rajamundry, Tadepalligudem, Eluru, Vijayawada Jn., Warangal, Balharshah, Nagpur, Bhopal Jn., Virangana Lakshmibai, Gwalior Jn., Agra Cantt.
17220 Visakhapatnam - Machilipatnam Express Machilipatnam 22:10 All Days Anakapalle, Tuni, Samalkot Jn., Rajamundry, Nidadavolu Jn., Bhimavaram Town, Gudivada Jn.
08581 Visakhapatnam - Tirupati SF Special Tirupati 23:00 Sun Anakapalle, Samalkot Jn., Rajamundry, Tadepalligudem, Eluru, Vijayawada Jn., New Guntur, Tenali Jn., Ongole, Nellore, Gudur Jn., Renigunta Jn.
22707 Visakhapatnam - Tirupati Double Decker Tirupati 23:00 Mon, Thu, Sat Anakapalle, Samalkot Jn., Rajamundry, Tadepalligudem, Eluru, Vijayawada Jn., New Guntur, Tenali Jn., Ongole, Nellore, Gudur Jn., Renigunta Jn.
18519 Visakhapatnam - LTT Express Lokmanya Tilak Terminus 23:20 All Days Samalkot Jn., Rajamundry, Bhimavaram Town, Gudivada Jn., Vijayawada Jn., Kazipet Jn., Secunderabad Jn., Vikarabad Jn., Kalaburagi, Solapur Jn., Pune Jn.

Structure and services[edit]

Visakhapatnam station's area is 103,178 m2 (1,110,600 sq ft).[8] There are eight platforms, most of which are the same size, and all of the tracks are broad-gauge and electrified.

The station features escalators and a bus station. A majority of platforms are wheelchair-friendly and accessible via ramp.

Over 200 employees work in the station.[8]

Amenities[edit]

There are Wi-Fi facilities and a 'fun zone' for children.[9] The east and west terminals[clarification needed] are equipped with reservation counters.

Sheds[edit]

The Diesel Loco Shed at Visakhapatnam is the largest of Indian Railways, with a capacity to accommodate 300 diesel locomotives.[10] The electric loco shed can accommodate 297 locomotives.

Environmental work[edit]

Visakhapatnam has been named the cleanest railway station in the country by the Quality Council of India[11] and earned a platinum rating for being environmentally friendly from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).[12]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Station Code Index" (PDF). Portal of Indian Railways. 2015. p. 46. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 March 2019. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
  2. ↑ "Statement showing Category-wise No.of stations" (PDF). Portal of Indian Railways. 28 January 2016. p. 1. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 January 2016. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Major Events in the Formation of S.E. Railway". South Eastern Railway. Archived from the original on 1 April 2013. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "A Case for Creating Railway Zone at Visakhapatnam". Mannanna.com. Archived from the original on 11 October 2012. Retrieved 2 January 2013.[better source needed]
  5. ↑ "History". East Coast Railway. Archived from the original on 31 January 2011. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
  6. ↑ "Transportation fails to face festive rush". CityOfVizag.com. 14 January 2011. Archived from the original on 19 January 2011. Retrieved 19 April 2011.
  7. ↑ Gopal, B. Madhu (3 June 2006). "'Terminal' injustice". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 6 May 2011. Retrieved 19 April 2011.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Station: Visakhapatnam". South Central Railway.
  9. ↑ Ani (6 September 2019). "'Fun Zone' for children at Visakhapatnam railway station". Business Standard. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  10. ↑ "Diesel Loco Shed" (PDF). Indian Railways.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. ↑ Special Correspondent (18 May 2017). "Vizag billed the cleanest rail station". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
  12. ↑ "Visakhapatnam railway station gets platinum rating by IGBC". Telangana Today. 3 September 2020. Retrieved 3 February 2021.

External links[edit]

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Visakhapatnam–Vijayawada section of Howrah–Chennai main line
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